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The Twin Coil Ferrite® AM Antenna is ideal for boosting most AM radio reception
problems. No matter what kind of radio you're using, the antenna will reduce 90%
of nighttime fade out, and help reduce static and distortion. The antenna can
also double the signal strength of any weak station during the day.

The antenna was designed to work with everything from portable radios to home stereos with wire antenna terminals. The Twin Coil's wireless ferrite
stick works on radios that don't have antenna connectors.

The antenna element is capable of pulling in a clean signal some distance
from your radio. It then send the signal to your radio and overriding the static. This feature
alone can make it the ideal AM antenna because there is no other way to get a
clean signal. It has the highest gain of any commercial AM antenna.

The antenna element has directional characteristics. By rotating the antenna
element in a window or outside you can improve the signal strength. As with
any AM Antenna, you may need to take the time to experiment to find the best
location.

(Pat. #US 6,529,169 B2)

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A) able to significantly boost a weak AM signal.B) able to tune out annoying 60-Hz buzz from power lines and plugged-in devices.

Cons

It means additional gear to deal with when running your radio. Not really a problem.

Best Uses

Tuning into distant or weak stations that are otherwise problematic to receive.Tuning out noise that an internal antenna simply cannot since it has to be in the same location as your radio.

Requires closely following the instructions and some patience to set up. Specifically, if you don't have direct connections for an external antenna, take the time to really find the sweet spot for the ferrite bar. Both the location AND the angle are important. It can make a huge difference. Additionally, finding the ideal location for the antenna itself is also worth spending time on. Example: Apparently I only have ONE spot and ONE angle in my room that completely tunes out the 60-Hz buzz from power lines and devices. It took me a while to find it.
If you DO have a direct connection for the antenna leads, if your radio has an internal/external antenna switch, be sure it is switched to external. Also, probably because of the time (years) my internal/external antenna switch was set to internal, I had to exercise the switch about 20 times before I got a good connection with the external antenna. But now that I do, I love it!

By BHenwood

SEATTLE, WA

1/22/2014

I use this for the occasional AM radio from my main receiver which has a WiFi device on top (A Logitech SqueezeBox) which creates huge interference. This antenna, with the coil moved a few feet from the WiFi device, cuts through most of the interference and allows me to keep the Squeezebox plugged in all the time while still using the main stereo for AM radio now and then.

By JHORNFECK

SCHENECTADY, NY

4/24/2013

This antenna did improve the reception on two CCRadio-2s BUT it actually DECREASED the AM reception slightly on a CCRadio-SW.

By PNIKOLEWSKI

AUBURN, CA

3/4/2013

Just never worked for me...I had to return. Return was handled very efficently.

By HBjerre

VANCOUVER, WA

2/8/2013

No comments provided.

By GCaspers

BLOOMINGDALE, OH

1/6/2013

This antenna works good. I used it on an old Sangean ats803 and it seems to be designed for it since it plugged right into it's antenna jack and not only made the reception better, it brought to life the 1630-1700 part which the radio's own ferrite bar has no control over-nice! I currently use it for an old Pioneer receiver and it helps a lot. The only down side and it's really no fault of the antenna is that it will amplify any RF noise but tweaking the fine tune knob helps reduce a lot of it. The advertising on the box states that it dramatically reduces night time fade out. That has not been my experience. I'm no expert but I think that fade out has more to do with the signal and not the radio.

By WWagner

SANTA ROSA, CA

11/23/2012

I felt this didn't do as well as I thought it would. Maybe were are in too many woods.

By MRosenborg

CANYONVILLE, OR

7/27/2012

This really makes a difference in my radio reception. I live in a small town "in the middle of nowhere," a fringe area for radio reception, but the Twin Coil Ferrite Antenna enables me to pick up loud and clear even the weak local AM station located in a town 30 miles away. I can't pick it up so that it's listenable without this antenna. I use the legendary Sony ICF 2010 radio, and this antenna makes a big improvement over the radio's inherent capabilities.

By JSTEEGE

SHAKOPEE, MN

5/21/2012

VERY GOOD

By FDaitch

LOS ANGELES, CA

5/5/2012

Had excellent results. Placed antenna next to window of high rise building and then with the extra cost 25 foot extension, placed radio on desk. Reception is noticeable better than when radio itself was placed next to window.

By JGAETA

SPRINGFIELD, OR

2/16/2012

No comments provided.

By JZwerling

WOODMERE, NY

2/14/2012

This is a remarkable effective antenna. I have a very expensive audio system that I use for music and occasionally TV and movies, but I also listen to AM talk radio. I always had static and terrible reception before I bought this; the audio store was very skeptical of this product, but I bought it anyway and installed it myself. The quality of the sound was so amazing that I was shocked, and so were the audio "experts". This antenna makes more difference in AM sound quality than the ridiculous amount of money I spent for all the components. Buy it if you want better AM reception. I have had it for at least a year and there are no problems of any kind. 5 stars easily.

By BFletcher

MESA, AZ

8/10/2011

doesn't do anyting for me

By gmcgregor

PORT COQUITLAM, BC

4/20/2011

This product is used with a Grundig S450DLX. It affords equal, but not better, reception when the radio is NOT near a window. Possibly the TWIN-coil ferrite can improve reception in some cases, but so far has not in my experiences.

How much cable comes with the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna?

What is the maximum amount of cable that you can use with the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna?

You can use up to 75 feet of extra cable before you get line loss.

What kind of cable does the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna come with?

The Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna comes with five feet of "six pin mini din six conductor shielded cable." The cable connects to the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna using PS2 connectors, which are connectors commonly found on computer keyboards and computer mice.

Is there an attachment to connect two Twin Coil Ferrite AM antenna cables together?

How do I connect my radio to the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna if I don't have an external AM antenna connection?

The Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna comes with a ferrite patch cord. This lets you connect it to a radio that doesn't have an external AM antenna connection. The ferrite rod is placed near the internal ferrite antenna on your radio.

Can the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna be used in a car?

Yes. It probably won't help in a moving car, but it works great in a mobile home or stationary RV. If your mobile home or stationary RV has aluminum siding, we recommend an extension cable to get the antenna head outside where the radio signals are.

Can the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna be grounded to an electrical outlet house ground or should I use a copper pipe?

In most cases grounding of the antenna head is not required. A ground would only be used if you had excessive noise when the antenna is operating outside. If you feel the need to try grounding the antenna head, then run the ground wire from the antenna head to a good earth ground. A good earth ground is either a ground rod typically a 5/8 X 8 copper clad steel or a copper pipe cold water line running into the earth. Copper ground wire can usually be purchased at your local hardware store. An ideal ground has the metal in contact with moist soil.

Note: Grounding the antenna to the center screw on an electrical outlet will likely cause a hum on your radio.

How much dB gain does the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna have?

The Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna has about 32 dB gain.

Does the Select-A-Tenna help with the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna?

The Select-A-Tenna when used in conjunction with the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna, produces curious results and in some cases marked improvement. However, if your radio is in a brick, stucco, aluminum sided, or other non conducive building material, the Select-A-Tenna will have insignificant results.

How long will a 9 V battery last?

A fresh 9-Volt battery will last approximately 40 hours.

How do I connect the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna to radios that have external antenna connections?

The cable connection from the tuning box to the radio has a 1/8" male mono plug on one end (tuner box end) and an RCA male on the other. We include a short red patch cord that has an RCA female on one end and that it splits in to two separate red wires. These wires connect to the AM antenna screw and ground screw. One of the red wires has a black stripe on it. This wire connects to the ground screw and the plain red wire connects to the AM antenna screw.

Where does the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna hook up to the Bose radio?

The Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna has a small ferrite stick that should be placed under the center of the left wing of the Bose (as it faces you) Placing the ferrite stick in this position will make an inductive connection with the internal ferrite stick of the Bose.

Is there Line loss on the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna's extension kits?

Yes there is loss however the signal to noise ratio is good up to 75' (75' is the maximum distance we recommend).

Why do the extension kits for the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna not work on my radio?

To work properly, the 25 and 50-foot extension cables must not be coiled up. The coiled cable effectively cancels out the electromagnetic energy. Uncoil the cable for proper reception.

Can I use RG6 or RG59 cabling with the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna?

No, do not use RG6 or RG59 cables with your Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna. The Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna requires a six-pin Mini DN cable. The cable must have good shielding and other properties to work well with theTwin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna. The Mini DN has six wires in it that are required to supply voltage, signal and antenna tuning between the antenna element and the tuning unit.

No change in signal strength with Twin Coil Ferrite Antenna

The Twin Coil Ferrite Antenna is extremely directional. It must be rotated when tuning in AM stations. If the remote Ferrite Stick Antenna is not rotated, no increase in signal strength may be noticed. Check the connections between the antenna element and tuning box and between the radio and the radio and tuning box.

This WiFi Antenna is hands down the best. It allows me to connect to a business almost a half mile away. Two months time and this baby paid for itself. I am a very happy with my purchase.

— John A., Mill Valley, CA

This radio deserves five stars because it sounds great, the ease of use and preset stations. This radio will become your favorite radio, also backed by great customer service if ever needed, thank you very much.

— Pete P., Santa Rosa, CA

This is an excellent internet radio. I have had the unit playing constantly from the time I received it. Excellent sound for such a small unit and the remote works wonderfully.

— James H., Richmond, BC

Good sound, lightweight and comfortable; not too tight on the head. I like one feature; it doesn't tell you where to place the speakers, left side or right side.

— Harry W., Manassas, VA

I purchase this product specifically for AM recordings and it has worked superbly. I wanted to wait awhile before I gave my opinion on the product. It has worded exactly as advertised and more.

— Jack L., San Pedro, CA

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— Gary B., San Francisco, CA

This antenna does work well; however placement and the shape you have it bent into is very important. I live about 70 miles away from Toronto and receive a lot of Toronto FM stations static free with the FM reflect.

— Thomas S., Buffalo, NY

I'm not sure how I gone this far in life without it. I just love it. The best sound ever from an AM radio.

— James G., Springfield, MA

This device is awesome. As a contractor, I can not access my customer's network for security reasons. Now, with my office on the second floor, I can connect to a WiFi hotspot 1.5 miles away and my signal strength is strong!

— Robert S., Tabernacle, NJ

I just received my EP radio yesterday. I'm totally impressed with the old school simplicity and the modern day sound quality. Thank you, C.Crane!

— David C., Raleigh, NC

I have had only one, thank the lord, occasion to use this in and emergency situation and it worked flawlessly. Only one in the area with radio for two days of power loss... Thank you CCrane!!

— Vernon P., Dufur, OR

This radio is totally fantastic!!! It will provide service in any condition and works as engineered and advertised. I am going to order more units for all family members.

— Glen B., Bethlehem, PA

This radio is wonderful. Small but powerful. Several years of service and no problems.

— William B., Litchfield, IL

Just received this little jewel... did not open the manual and I was listening to NPR within minutes... no kidding. I'm a radio guy and the audio is great and look forward to a lot of great listening.